This Northwest Territories Bill established the community governments of Behchokǫ̀, Whatì, Gamètì, and Wekweètì, and describes their boundaries. This Act covers the composition and role of the community council, eligibility to vote, the duties of the chief, and it details the powers of these municipalities.

This Northwest Territories Bill, is responsible for the management, administration and delivery of health, education and other social programs and services to all residents in the four Tłı̨chǫ communities and on Tłįchǫ lands, based on Tłı̨chǫ Laws and NWT Laws.

This Northwest Territories Bill gave government approval to the original Tłı̨chǫ Agreement, signed in August 2003. This is the land claims and self government agreement among the Tłı̨chǫ, the Government of Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories. The bill also approves the Tłı̨chǫTax Treatment Agreement.

The Constitution protects the rights of Tłı̨chǫ Citizens, including protecting Tłı̨chǫ Citizens from any wrongful actions of the Tłı̨chǫ Government. The Constitution sets out the structure of the Tłı̨chǫ Government. It describes the main roles and responsibilities of officials, and it sets the rules for elections. The Constitution also provides the rules for the Annual Gathering. The Constitution makes the Tłı̨chǫ Government (including the companies and boards it sets up) accountable for its decisions about money and for managing Tłı̨chǫ resources properly.